***Official 2024/2025 KC Royals Offseason Thread***

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Royals went from 56-106 to 86-76.

Made the playoffs. Took out the Orioles on the road.

Lost in four games to the Yankees by 4 runs.

Finally got a bullpen.

Had two pitchers who will finish in the top five for the Cy Young.

Bobby Witt jr turned into a superstar likely being an MVP #2 to that phag in NY.

Salvy just kept doing Salvy stuff.

Vinnie came back from shoulder surgery and had a helluva year.

Cole Ragans had a full season. His arm didn’t fall off. He’s probably top five for Cy Young.

Seth Lugo is gonna finish top five for Cy Young. He’s like Rick Reed. And he’s ours for at least another season.

Brady Singer will get his next time with arbitration. And I’m ambivalent, but I know it’s damn hard to find healthy arms who could be be better as a 3/4 starter.

Michael Wacha was more than everything we could’ve ever wanted, but I say let that man fly unless he wants to take a dumb contract, which he won’t do.

That gives us Alec Marsh who was pretty great for his role.

And we have Wright coming in, plus Bubic who could start.

But this team needs another bat and wingman for Bobby. It’s perfect that Juan Soto would fill many roles, but it ain’t happening.

Adames is someone I like. And we can dangle Massey/Garcia. Just a thought.

This team…. I hope they go into the offseason working hard, and I hope they got the glitter out of their eyes.

Good team with obvious weakness, and a perennial superstar ready to erupt….

Sherman and JJ should be on the phone soon

[arrowheadnation]

Originally Posted by WhawhaWhat

The highest exit velocity of Bobby Witt's entire major league career is 116.9 mph.

Jac Caglianone, you had my curiosity. Now you have my attention. https://t.co/NaafaXoOAv

— Rany Jazayerli (@jazayerli) October 31, 2024

Will this be one of those things where they wait to bring him up until later in the year to control him longer? (if he's ready of course) I really hope not. If we could possibly make a run at Soto and get this guy up to the big club...holy moly.

[Coach]

Per sources, the following players had their mutual options declined by their clubs: Brewers LHP Wade Miley, Twins OF Manuel Margot, Twins INF Kyle Farmer and Royals INF/OF Adam Frazier.

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) November 1, 2024

The following players have exercised their options for 2025, per sources: Dbacks LHP Jordan Montgomery, Royals OF Hunter Renfroe and Royals RHP Chris Stratton.

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) November 1, 2024

[Ocotillo]

Originally Posted by arrowheadnation

Will this be one of those things where they wait to bring him up until later in the year to control him longer? (if he's ready of course) I really hope not. If we could possibly make a run at Soto and get this guy up to the big club...holy moly.

Jac Caglianone is slashing .258/.299/.452 in an offensive league. I think he's going to need some time.

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin

Duncan beat me to it.

'Framing' is the biggest crock of shit ever. Thankfully, it will go the way of the do-do here in a few years when the automated strike zone becomes a thing and be forgotten forever.

Agree 1000%. Pitch framing is complete and utter bullshit. You're telling me someone watched every pitch thrown to Johnny Bench and figured out his pitch framing skills? Yogi Berra? Mickey Cochrane? Penalizing catchers because the pitchers can't throw strikes? It's ridiculous.

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by GabyKeepsMeWarm

Agree 1000%. Pitch framing is complete and utter bullshit. You're telling me someone watched every pitch thrown to Johnny Bench and figured out his pitch framing skills? Yogi Berra? Mickey Cochrane? Penalizing catchers because the pitchers can't throw strikes? It's ridiculous.

Doesn't even make sense. Umps **** up call constantly, so how the hell you going to determine if it was because of the catcher framing well or if the ump is just shit.

[kysirsoze]

Are you guys serious about Soto or kidding? Like... What?

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Originally Posted by kysirsoze

Are you guys serious about Soto or kidding? Like... What?

I can only speak for myself. But yeah, I'm totally serious about wanting Soto and thinking he'd be a perfect solution for our RF issues along with being a tremendous shot in the arm and compliment to our lineup.

However, I also realize the chances of him signing with KC are between 0 and maybe .1%.

[ChiefsFan63]

Originally Posted by GabyKeepsMeWarm

I can only speak for myself. But yeah, I'm totally serious about wanting Soto and thinking he'd be a perfect solution for our RF issues along with being a tremendous shot in the arm and compliment to our lineup.

However, I also realize the chances of him signing with KC are between 0 and maybe .1%.

So you're sayin' there's a chance!

[Al Bundy]

Chris Stratton. YUCK.

[TomBarndtsTwin]

Originally Posted by Al Bundy

Chris Stratton. YUCK.

Yeah, glad he exercised his option.

[Al Bundy]

Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin

Yeah, glad he exercised his option.

I'll be happy if they DFA him.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by jd1020

Salvador Perez has 18.3 career fWAR. His stats arent even close to HoF. He'll go into the Royals HoF.

Hes going to go. Him not being a good framer is a plus in my book. Framing is cheating. People who frame should be disciplined weekly going forward. I know everyone has to do it now due to WAR shit but it's ridiculous.

Yadier Molina will be a HOF and Perez will outperform all of his stats and HR by a ton.

[DJJasonp]

Originally Posted by WhawhaWhat

retired about 10 years too late.........just like the photo used for this was probably 10 years ago.

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Buddy just sent me this little article about Manaea signing with the Royals. Considering it’s coming from Jim Bowden’s speculation, I’m inclined to say it has zero possibility of happening, but I guess he might be on the radar. Wouldn’t hate it.

https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/m...prise-jackson3

Also, how about Gerrit Cole opting out? He had four years remaining at $36 million/season. I guess there someone out there that will outmatch that? But whatever…

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin

Yeah, glad he exercised his option.

Ummm, is that sarcasm? Thankfully it’s not a lot of money. Royals had a $500K opt out if Stratton declined his $4.5 million option, so they were on the hook for a half mil anyway. And if Stratton looks like shit in ST or makes the team but doesn’t perform, he’ll be gone by June and they’ll eat the money.

Renfroe also declined the market, so we’ve got him for another year at $7.5 million. Don’t hate having him on the club, but not as an every day guy. Off the bench, and as a spot outfielder, he’s got some value. We really need to truly upgrade at least one of our OF spots BAD.